(2014-04-20, 03:26)Solidify Wrote: Quote:http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealD...bo.1594348 - 100
Wouldn't have fit in my home theater stand.
Quote:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6820313426 - 50
I try to stick with G.Skill and Corsair RAM. Those are the brands I trust
Quote:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6820178455 - 60
120GB is more than I needed. I just needed enough to put Windows. Even 60GB now has some free space left.
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Again, I only trust XFX or SeaSonic branded PSUs (some Antec models are good also).
Quote:You could go with an even more silent Powersupply actually. A straight up Power Brick with that system.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6817129006
That's interesting, I didn't know that existed.
Quote:Your PC isn't built for XBMC. It's built to be a PC to do regular PC tasks.
Are you implying it is stronger than it needs to be for what I intend to use it for? If so, I agree. When building it, I had a feeling this PC was a tad overkill for a HTPC because I had read articles about people making HTPCs from scrap computer parts, and here I was, buying pretty good components.
Quote:As long as you aren't doing anything more than internet browsing and XBMC, you don't need much. It's when you want to start gaming and things then you need more. Or doing a ton of multi tasking.
The PC will be only for XBMC. Nothing else.
Quote:To fix your problem though:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6819113364
You sent the wrong link here.
Quote:If you had purchased the build from above though, you'd have the bigger 120 MM fan which moves more air and is quieter.
I didn't think about that. Good point. Oh well, it's my first HTPc build. All my other builds were in regular mid- to full-tower cases so I'm not used to this. I'll know for next time.
Quote:The guide build you picked was the worst combination you possibly could have picked which is unfortunate. Any other one would have been better.
Again like I said, it was suggested to me.
Well on the RAM part, all ram comes is repackaging of someone elses work. Trusting a certain brand of ram more than another doesn't really work because neither company makes RAM. There are only 3 companies who make ram. Micron, and two other South Korean companies. Corsair/Gskill, etc. just repackage, throw a heatsink/logo and sell it. This is why there isn't a favorite Ram brand on any review site (Trusted review sites. You have to remember a lot of people are given incentives now a days. Even forum members on tech sites now get paid in cash or free products to favorable portray products. Some members even openly have it states in their signatures that they get gear sponsored by xyz company).
The SSD at 120GB was just to point out you could pick up a cheaper SSD that has more space. Not sure why you'd be upset with getting a cheaper SSD with more space that's a win win.
Again with only trusting certain brands. It's understandable to people who aren't just crazy about this type of stuff to think certain brands are vastly superior to others. This is an HTPC build though. There isn't a real reason to use a full size powersupply at all. This is one of those things where you need to do your research and not just trust branding/marketing. Pico Powersupply would also be good, I just went off newegg but I'd go with a Pico PowerSupply which is equally as small. Has great reviews on most tech sites, most forum reviews, etc. No reason to gimp your build by going with only XFX and Seasonic. Especially when there are SO MANY more powersupply makers who are reputable and XFX isn't even a big name in powersupplies at all. In fact, XFX is selling you seasonic powersupplies with their name on it instead. That's all. Both companies are using Seasonic powersupplies.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/powe...,2913.html
The more you know.
But in short on powersupplies for HTPCs, you can't go with traditional big brands like Seasonic because they aren't focused on the mini ITX market. This would be like trying to buy a truck but only trusting porsche so you go out and buy a Cayenne since it's the porsche with the most trunk room when what you really needed was a F-150 or a Silverado. This is why powersupplies like Pico became popular. Because they fit a niche in the market that was previously just ignored.
On this point "
Are you implying it is stronger than it needs to be for what I intend to use it for? If so, I agree. When building it, I had a feeling this PC was a tad overkill for a HTPC because I had read articles about people making HTPCs from scrap computer parts, and here I was, buying pretty good components. "
There is no performance benefit you gain from buying "faster" components than needed. It's something enthusiasts do but if you aren't online bragging about your PC parts like most enthusiasts, then really there is no point in buying something you'll never utilize.
Like you said though, it's your first build, and NO ONE does their first build well. I made a HUGE mistake when I purchased my case. Went with the new(at the time) NZXT company and got a case with HORRID case fans. THe noise was horrible. I bought a cheap mobo that needed so many restarts just to get into windows. My Video Card just went insane on me (wasn't really my fault I guess), so it's always a learning experience. Important thing is you completed the build and you can learn from it now. It took me owning one of the worst cases I think a person could ever own to really get a good understanding of what you want in a case.
I'd love to help you on your issue but unless you have a hardware issue, I'm not of much use
. I follow hardware religiously. I'm still learning the great things software can do lol. I find new things about XBMC/software side that I just never know.
